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LET’S MEAT & CELEBRATE - Kalbi Social Club, Irvine, CA

Kalbi Social Club

4.7
4.7
15 Reviews
$50 and over
Korean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for groups
We are experts at Kalbi, Korean short ribs. Join the club where we believe that any time friends and family come together to share a meal, it is a special occasion. From the impeccable quality of our kalbi short ribs and the skilled preparation of every sauce, marinade, kimchi, and banchan to the moment we grill the ribs in front of you, we take pride in sharing our love of Korea’s unique food culture and creating a dining experience you can gather around and clink soju glasses to. These meals together are the moments when we make memories. These moments are for Kalbi.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Barbecue, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 418-7072
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Cross street
    Across from Regal Cinema, close to the parking structure.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Kalbi Bar

    $68.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a Unique Culinary Delight at Our Kalbi Bar! 🔥🔥 $68 per person • Two premium types of kalbi, expertly grilled by a dedicated server (Non-marinated / 48-hour marinated) • Choice of a signature meal option (Soy bean paste stew / Dongchimi Cold Noodle) • Served with a variety of side dishes and signature sauces Don’t miss out on the rich flavors of expertly prepared kalbi and a one-of-a-kind dining experience!
    Kalbi Bar Photo

What 15 people are saying

Kalbi Social Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kalbi Social Club offers an engaging dining experience with "great service" and "top quality" meats. Patrons rave about attentive staff, especially Esther and Kaitlyn, who ensure a memorable meal. While some find it pricey, the "nice meat quality" and ambiance make it a must-visit for Korean BBQ lovers seeking an elevated experience.

15 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great service and quality meat. I do have to disclaim that not everything here is traditional Korean but I think it’s still done rather well. Yes the shake kimchee is not fermented- but I think still tasty as a fresh kimchee (which they do have in Korea). The special cocktails are also pretty cool and interesting.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun experience , waiter was knowledgeable and helpful in making choices. Only thing I did not like was I felt the staff were trying to hurry us up to get out and sit another table. Service felt very rushed

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  3. Steve

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, Esther grilled our meats to perfection!ll

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kaitlyn was our server ! She was super knowledgeable, cooked our meat to perfection while also serving the rest of her section. Best service staff I’ve had in a long time. All over KBBQ restaurants cannot compare to this place. My husband and I will definitely be coming back . Not only is the meat top quality all the sides complement the meal perfectly. Bonus points the hostess Brianna was super kind and very welcoming even on a busy 3 day weekend.

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  5. Erwin

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great spot with great service. Highly recommend.

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  6. Erica

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional and the food was delicious! We ordered the feast for two and loved every bowl/plate of food on our table. Our server was friendly and attentive. We loved it and will definitely be back.

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  7. jchat333

    Orange County10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been there several times, each time having various menu items, and all so good! One of my favorite Korean restaurants.

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  8. Tiffany VIP

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, nice meat quality, but priced on the higher side. Overall worth the money especially given their nice ventilation system where you won’t stink after the meal.

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  9. Anne

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I was excited about trying this place. Being an event planner, I am always searching for special places to send our clients. Also, being Korean, I was excited to find an elevated Korean BBQ restaurant. It was a disappointing experience. If you are looking atmosphere and spending money for it, then Kalbi Social Club fits the bill. If you are looking for delicious, Korean BBQ, there are other places far better than KSC. We secured a reservation at the Kalbi Bar at 4pm. When we arrived, were told we would be seated once the rest of our party arrived. Once they arrived, we had to continue to wait and finally we were told it would be best to sit at a table (they told us that their bar help do not start till 5 - so this should be synced with Open Table reservations). I do not know if it was the manager sitting at the bar eating, but she kept getting up to answer the phone and directed staff to seat us. It appeared unprofessional. The staff are not friendly and did not seem to have their flow yet. The "banchan" they provided to a party of four could have fed one person. Although they gave us refills (expect for the kimchi) they were served in very small dishes. The steamed egg which I prepare frequently looked liked scrambled egg in a bowl. The Dongchimi kimchi had no flavor and the radish (main staple of this kimchi) was rubbery - it is supposed to be refreshingly crunchy. The marinated meats were overly sweet as well as the dipping sauce. There was a cloyingly sweetness to everything. The shaking kimchi is gimmicky but no taste. Unfortunately the food does not live up to the decor and concept - which is too bad. For spending $300 for a party of four, we could have had a much more tastier feast at other KBBQ establishments and better service.

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  10. Iris

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great and high quality. Exceptional service too!

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FAQs

Kalbi Social Club is rated 4.7 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kalbi Social Club

529 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Across from Regal Cinema, close to the parking structure.
  • Neighborhood
    Irvine
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Korean, Barbecue, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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